Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 290800
- Phone: (828) 254-1921
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
45.29%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,428Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Barton College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Barton College (A-B Tech)
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC
Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Barton College is an academic community of approximately 1,130 students and 200 faculty and staff. Nationally recognized for its programs in education, deaf education, nursing and social work and its championship athletics teams, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere and emphasizes individual attention and engaged learning.
Our 65-acre campus is home to Barton Bulldogs varsity athletics and boasts five residence halls, the W. N. Hackney Library, the Kennedy Recreation & Intramural Center, and other state-of-the-art facilities. Find out more in Quick Facts. In 1923 the College adopted the words Habebunt Lumen Vitae -- "They shall have the light of life" -- as its official college motto.
In 1955, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Social Work
Academics
- A liberal arts education that stresses intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth
- Over 40 majors and programs
- Five academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing
Accreditation
Barton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barton College.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Barton College offers a bachelor's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 5 |
White | 3 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at A-B Tech, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants A-B Tech accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Barton College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Barton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Conference Carolinas)
- Basketball (Conference Carolinas)
- Track and Field (Conference Carolinas)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball